Engineering Jobs in Upperco Maryland

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

 If you post this job on a job board, please do not use company name or salary.

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 8 Years

Education level: Bachelor’s degree

Job function: Engineering

Industry: Civil Engineering

Compensation: View salary

Total position: 1

Relocation assistance: No

Visa sponsorship eligibility: Yes

Position Summary

A career-minded Water/Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler, looking towards advancement, is needed to join JMT’s fast-growing Water/Wastewater consultant engineering practice. The selected employee will be responsible for leading engineering tasks and projects in the municipal water and wastewater utility space, with a primary focus on hydraulic modeling of sanitary sewer collection systems and potable water distribution systems.

This position is not a general water resources modeling role. The ideal candidate’s experience is centered on water and wastewater conveyance systems for municipal utilities. Candidates whose background is primarily in floodplain/coastal modeling, dam safety, FEMA mapping, or nuclear power plant flood hazard studies without substantial sanitary sewer and potable water distribution modeling experience will not be a fit for this role.

The selected candidate will be responsible for working knowledge of applicable design criteria, regulatory requirements, standards and processes; managing multiple projects; managing preparation and updating of project schedules; developing, analyzing and documenting critical model elements; and coordinating the efforts of a modeling team to determine requirements and incorporate feedback. The selected candidate will become part of an established team of engineers working on sanitary sewer collection system and potable water distribution system hydraulic modeling projects in the Mid-Atlantic.

Employees are expected to provide quality engineering evaluation and design services efficiently to support the project team’s objective and provide customer satisfaction on all projects, delivering projects of high quality on schedule and within budget.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support the overall Project Manager by executing project management responsibilities for hydraulic modeling assignments, including developing hours estimates, scope, and schedules.

• Provide design status updates to the Project Manager.

• Complete hydraulic modeling projects using advanced discipline knowledge, client specifications and guidelines, using required modeling software and GIS tools.

• Create, update, and calibrate hydraulic models of sanitary sewer collection systems and potable water distribution systems; stormwater conveyance modeling experience is a plus but not the primary focus.

• Execute activities on projects for master planning and modeling of water/wastewater conveyance systems, including capacity assessments, rehabilitation planning, and capital improvement planning.

• Assess and identify collection/distribution system performance deficiencies, predict future issues, and develop solutions for planning and design projects.

• Prepare calculations, hydraulic models and other technical deliverables for utility conveyance and infrastructure-related projects.

• Track the budgets of modeling task(s).

• Execute quality control and quality assurance plans as provided by the PMP for the project.

• Perform technical and quality control review of study, planning and design documents.

• Delegate project tasks to project team members.

• Coach and mentor design staff through the hydraulic modeling process.

• Provide consultative services to the client(s), including attending client meetings, providing timely updates, and developing appropriate solutions to meet their expectations.

• Collaborate with and manage project sub-consultants and other internal disciplines.

• Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.

• Perform alternative studies, evaluate impacts, and develop and finalize reports for the client.

• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.

• Perform or check design computations.

• Prepare and compile contract plans, specifications and estimates.

• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure alignment and project completion by the defined deadline and established quality.

• Provide technical oversight and guidance/support of Design Engineers within the department.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

• 8–10+ years of experience in water/wastewater conveyance or closely related hydraulic modeling work.

• Demonstrated experience with hydraulic modeling of sanitary sewer collection systems and potable water distribution systems for municipal or utility clients.

• Proficient with hydraulic modeling, transient analyses, data management, and related software packages such as InfoWorks, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, KY Pipe, EPA-SWMM, or similar tools used for water/wastewater conveyance systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Presentation skills.

• Familiarity with hydraulic designs, sewer rehabilitation, water and sewer design, engineering economics, and engineering report writing.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level in the Mid-Atlantic region.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

• Experience leading or mentoring teams on water/wastewater utility modeling projects.

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Caregiver Leave Program

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Career Development Programs

MUST HAVE

8–10+ years of directly related experience in water/wastewater utility hydraulic modeling.

Hands-on experience building, calibrating, and analyzing models for sanitary sewer collection systems and potable water distribution systems.

Proficiency with one or more of the following water/wastewater modeling platforms: InfoWorks, WaterGEMS, XPSWMM, PCSWMM, KY Pipe, EPA-SWMM, or similar.

Candidates whose experience is primarily in dams, FEMA floodplain/coastal studies, nuclear power plant flood hazard assessments, or general water resources work without substantial water/wastewater conveyance system modeling will not be considered.

Also, previous JMT employees who have left in the last 5 years or so should not be contacted or submitted.